Georgia's Prime Minister Resigns, Expected to Chair Ruling Party

Irakli Garibashvili steps down ahead of fall elections, with Irakli Kobakhidze expected to succeed him as Prime Minister.

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has resigned and accepted an offer to become chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Garibashvili's resignation comes ahead of national elections in the fall, where a new parliament will be elected.
The announcement follows the return of controversial billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder of Georgian Dream, as the party's honorary chairman.
Irakli Kobakhidze is expected to fill the prime ministerial position following Garibashvili's resignation.
Rumors of an extensive cabinet reshuffle are circulating, hinting at potential sweeping changes within the ruling team.